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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 218.12 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 218.12 and 99.88 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 218.12 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/218.12 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 218.12 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 21,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,785.83/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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